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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.24, 845.82 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.24, 845.82 and 358.30 is: 537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.24 : 845.82 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.24/845.82 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.24x = 845.82 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.24x = 303,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,055.19/564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.10

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